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====Saint Alessia====
'''Slave-queen, the First Empress of Man, Bringer of the Nine'''

Long ago, during the first Era, mankind as a whole suffered greatly under the control of the Ayleids.  The Nedes (or ancient ancestors of both Cyrodil and Nord) were forced into slavery by the elves, those arriving from far off-lands to the Nibenay Bay quickly being forced into population centers.  Man served as beasts of burden, and playthings, festering beneath their masters.  It was a rare and pleasant occurrence that they might be treated more then animals, the vast majority of them not even holding a name.

While much of her early life is unknown, it is in this environment that Saint Allesia grew up.   A compassionate soul, and kind being of the truest sort, the young woman found hope in helping her fellow Nedes.  This is how she spent her time, up until finding a beacon of hope.
In the second century of the first Era, the Nordic King managed to force the Ayleids completely out of Skyrim, also forming the first human kingdom of Tamriel.  The Cyrodil slaves looked to this great act and began wondering why they could not do the same.  It is then that Alessia began praying to the Nordic Divines, hoping that these new gods might help lead her people to freedom.

This came sooner then she might have guessed.  Kynareth, Nordic Kyne, sent unto her his demigod son Morihaus.  Aiding and helping her as needed, Alessia soon was able to began rallying slaves under her banner.  It was then that her subordinates began referring to her as the Slave-queen.  It is also known that at this time some radical Ayleids had also begun growing sympathetic to the humans cause, the resulting confusion and strife further helping Alessia gather forces.  As time passed the divines lent her more help, such as granting her visions, and sending her another demi-god assistant, this time the fabled Pelinal Whitestrake.

It was he who led her first army against the Ayleids in 1E, 242, and quickly devastated them, entirely crushing the elves.  Almost immediately after their great victory, impressed by the Grand Crusader, the Nordic King agreed to join their forces and together launch an offense against the Ayleids.  After a long and bloody battle, Pelinus, the Grand Crusader, struck down the equally divine Ayleid King.  Gloating and taunting the enemy forces, they quickly chopped him into eight pieces and left them for Alessia and Morihaus.  Even with the great general dead however Alessia continued to fight the Ayleids, eventually driving them free from Cyrodil and the White Tower, ending the Ayleid reign over man.  Soon after the Saint was crowned as the first Empress of Cyrodil and led a long and happy reign over her subjects.

Upon her deathbed Alessia was visited by Lorkhan, who brought with him a pact from Akatosh himself.  Alessia was infused with the god's divine blood then placed within the newly formed Amulet of Kings.  The Oblivion Gates that had so long been open, spilling misery into the lands, were closed.  It was then decreed that her soul would function as a seal, and so long as one of heir bloodline wore the amulet, the gates would be kept shut. Posthumously named a saint, it is said she finally joined Pelinal in the divine realms above.

The legacy Saint Alessia has left on Tamriel is awing- over the course of her life she had freed mankind from slavery, formed the first Empire of Cyrodil.  Cut off Daedric access to the world.  Founded the religion of the Eight Divines.  Few figures in history can even begin to compare.

200 pts. Alessia can be taken as a replacement for a Captain. Independent Character, Skirmish, Infantry, Imperial. Single Model.

Purchasing Saint Alessia will require that only Nordic Auxiliaries be taken- the only races that may be deployed with Alessia are Imperials or Nords. Furthermore, an army containing her cannot ally with Aldmeri Dominion, Daedra Cults in service to Meridia, or Tribes of Valenwood.

25mm x 25mm base.

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| Saint Alessia
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'''Wargear:''' Nordic Relic Armor (heavy 3+), Wizard's Staff, Weapon of Flames

'''Spells:''' Gaze Upon Dibella, Purge Magic, Dispel, Ward, Mara's Embrace, Mara's Balm, Holy Word.

'''Special Rules:''' Emperor of Tamriel, Hatred (Elves), Guardian Stone: The Mage

Herald of the Divines: Alessia may re-roll one d6 each player turn; she must abide by the second result.  In addition to this, she gets +10 to attempts to cast Mysticism and Restoration spells, and has a ward save of 5+.

First Empress: Alessia holds the absolute loyalty and faith of her peers- as such any unit that she joins become fearless, as do all units within 24".

Grand Redemption: Such is the belief and faith in Saint Alessia in the idea of freedom, that all units of Imperial Militia in your army are immune to Fear, Terror and Panic, and have Hatred(Elves).

Saint Alessia may:

*Be mounted on a warhorse for +25 points